Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, October 9, 1894
Add to My HeroesWilliam Sleeth
Patrolman William Sleeth was struck and killed by a Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad in the area of East 94th Street and South Commercial Avenue.
His left leg was severed as a result of being struck by the engine as he attempted to board a train moving in the opposite direction. He was taken to a nearby house where he died approximately 90 minutes later.
Patrolman Sleeth was assigned to the South Chicago Station was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
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